MANCHESTER United maintained their unbeaten record after holding rivals Man City to a goalless draw at the Etihad stadium last night, with Marcus Rashford’s stunning touch and turn the only highlight in a drab affair.

The young England striker was isolated for most of the game, left to feed off scraps and long balls pumped forward by the United back line – but still managed to give ex-Valencia man Otamendi a tough night.

His most spectacular moment during the game came midway through the first half, chasing down a raking pass deep into City territory.

Otamendi followed in hot pursuit, pushing Rashford out to the touchline – but with a neat touch off his chest, Rashford flicked the ball past the Argentinean with his heel before racing the opposite way around him and latching on to his own pass.

The stunning move almost resulted in a clear sight on goal, were it not for a last-ditch intervention by captain Vincent Kompany.

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Marcus Rashford provided one of the only highlights in an otherwise drab affair

“That skill from Rashford to flick it past Otamendi was beautiful,” wrote one viewer.

Another said: “Marcus Rashford in a foot race with Otamendi, like a Ferrari racing a penny farthing.”

“The only good thing in the match for United was the Rashford flick against Otamendi,” a third agreed.

A point apiece helped neither side in particular in their race for Champions League football, with City still just one point ahead of United, sat in fifth place.